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Duplicate File Detective supports a concept known as SmartMark™, allowing users to mark duplicate files using specific patterns. Marked duplicate files are then eligible for additional processing (e.g. moving, deleting, or zipping).
To use the SmartMark™ facility, click the SmartMark™ button in the application toolbar (this feature is also available from within the Results main menu selection). A pop-up menu will then provide a number of duplicate file marking options.
| • | Oldest files in each group - Marks the oldest files in each duplicate file group (uses file date modified for comparisons). |
| • | Newest files in each group - Marks the newest files in each duplicate file group (uses file date modified for comparisons). |
| • | Largest files in each group - Marks the largest files in each duplicate group (using raw file size for comparison). |
| • | Smallest files in each group - Marks the smallest files in each duplicate group. |
| • | Longest file names in each group - Marks the longest file names in each duplicate group. |
| • | Shortest file names in each group - Marks the shortest file names in each duplicate group. |
| • | First in each group - Marks the first file in each duplicate group. This is particularly handy when used in combination with the result report grouping capabilities. |
| • | All but first in each group - Marks all but the first file in each duplicate group. |
| • | Matching file names - Provides a means of marking duplicate files with names matching a specific pattern. |
Important: Some SmartMark™ functions may not be applicable to certain duplicate file groups. For example, if all the files within a duplicate group have the same date / time stamp, the "oldest" and "newest" smart marking option will have no effect on that group.
See also:
Marking Files
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